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Visitor Center Closed - Jan 26 Only

The Jockey Hollow Visitor Center will be closed on January 26, 2012.  The Museum and Ford Mansion will remain open.  Call 973-539-2016 x210 for additional information.

Morristown National Historical Park

" The deep snow was the keystone in the arch of starvation. We were absolutely, literally starved. For four days and as many nights I did not put a single morsel into my mouth except a little black birch bark I gnawed off a limb. Some boiled and ate their shoes. Some officers killed a pet dog for food. If this was not starving, I wonder what was."

Joseph P. Martin
 

Morristown National Historical Park Winter Newsletter

Morristown National Historical Park's winter version of 
exciting stories about what's new, what has been happening and a few looks behind the scenes.
You will also find a continued listing of upcoming programs and activities that you can enjoy within the park.


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North Jersey American Revolution Roundtable Lecture Series

Join the North Jersey American Revolution Roundtable and the National Park Service to explore the in depth history related to the American Revolution.


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Vegetation and White-tailed Deer Management Plan

The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a Vegetation and White-tailed Deer Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (plan/EIS) for Morristown National Historical Park.
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Washington's Headquarters

Visit the Ford Mansion, Washington's winter headquarters (December 1779 to June 1780), which can be seen by Ranger led tours, as well as Washington's Headquarters Museum (1933) including three recently installed exhibits.

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Photo of the reconstructed solider huts at Jockey Hollow covered in snow

Jockey Hollow

Morristown's Jockey Hollow area includes a wealth of history, nature and recreation. Whether viewing wildlife, hiking trails, or experiencing colonial life at the soldiers huts and the Wick House, there are many things for everyone to enjoy.
 
Photo of the Cannon at Fort Nonsense with view of Morristown in the distance

Fort Nonsense & Cross Estate Gardens

In addition to the rich military history of Morristown National Historical Park, at Fort Nonsense you can enjoy a beautiful scenic vista. The New Jersey Brigade/Cross Estate area offers a beautiful 18th century flower garden and natural areas for hiking.

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Write to

Morristown National Historical Park
30 Washington Place
Morristown, New Jersey 07960-4299

E-mail Us

Phone

Ford Mansion and Washington's Headquarters Museum Desk
(973) 539-2016 ext. 210

Jockey Hollow Visitor Center
(973) 543-4030

Fax

(973) 285-5021

Climate

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Dr James Thacher

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“We reached this wilderness, about three miles from Morristown where we are building log huts for winter quarters. The snow on the ground is about two feet deep, and the weather extremely cold.” – Dr James Thacher, Continental Army Surgeon, 1779.
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